Nice Job.

@DIYHIPChicks

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Nice thank u thumbs up

@DIYHIPChicks

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I am teaching a new class in Feb if you are interested. diyhipchicks.simplero.com/page/350876

h i have water pipe under trailer freezes i know heat tape is an option however ive got lots of strings of old school incandescent christmas lights... as a test...i was windering if wrapping the pipe with the christmas lights would actually keep pipe from freezing...and its easy to inspect...if lights are on its warming the pipe what u think?...is this a stupid idea or could it actually work?

@DIYHIPChicks

4 ай бұрын

Sorry I missed this. Well, issue is that heat tape is designed for this purpose. It generates sizable heat. Holiday lights don't create much heat or at least should not. If they do it is a fire hazard. Start with foam insulated pipe wraps. They have fiberglass insulation and foil cover to wrap along pipes. Maybe that will help before using a plug in tape

@shelby50411

4 ай бұрын

thanks and incandescent holiday lights due produce heat

Is all that matters is if the area around the pipes is warm enough? So if my house is heated to 21 degrees C and the power goes off. And say it’s -5 outside. I shouldn’t be worried about frozen pipes for about a few days because that’s how long it will probably take the temperature inside the house to get to freezing? Is all that matters is the interior temperature of the house?

@DIYHIPChicks

3 ай бұрын

Well you can't do anything about the exterior. As for frozen pipes, if you are concerned about no heat and temps fall below 15F, there is risk of freezing. To avoid issues, turn off water and drain pipes by opening valve on faucet closest to water main and let run dry. I always turn off the main when we travel, even overnight.

I'm 75 with health issues struggling to survive on Social security. I have not a lot of money to buy these item. Why can't one use electric heating pad to wrap pipes with

@NLSmith-qe4sg

Жыл бұрын

The electricity might be more costly than the items they suggest. I know it is so hard on a fixed income 😢

@DIYHIPChicks

Жыл бұрын

As with any heat wrap, the electrical costs can add up and t requires supervision to avoid fire hazards. I know it is hard to manage at times. The foam wraps do help and they are inexpensive and easy to apply. Godspeed Sue

Shouldn't you drip both hot and cold?

@DIYHIPChicks

6 ай бұрын

Yes you can drip both on two handle faucet and warm on single handle

@davesteller6301

6 ай бұрын

@@DIYHIPChicks now what about the washing machine?